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Research appointment boost for tramway safety

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30 Jul 2024

The appointment of a Principal Researcher, by the organisation responsible for enhancing all aspects of light rail safety, is set to boost efforts to drive innovation across the sector.

Matthew Wright joins the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board with broad experience of the transport industry, including 15 years working with an operator’s rolling stock department.

 

Previously employed as the Reliability, Engineering and Competence Manager at

Sheffield Supertram, he was responsible for leading fleet reliability improvements as well as managing the engineering Competence Management System (CMS).

 

Matt has also recently completed a BA (Hons) in Management Practice and achieved Chartered status with the Chartered Management Institute.

 

Craig O’Brien, Head of Engineering Safety and Innovation at the LRSSB, commented: “A valued addition to our team, Matt brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to this new role.

 

“In addition to supporting the sector in meeting statutory requirements for standards adoption, he will also be helping the LRSSB develop research strategies exploring new technologies and innovative safety processes to further drive down the risk of accidents and other serious incidents.”

 

On taking up his new role this month, Matthew said: “I’m really looking forward to a new challenge at an exciting time for the sector.

 

“From AI to obstacle avoidance systems, a host of new technologies have the potential to revolutionise the way networks reduce risks, and we aim to ensure light rail in the UK remains a global leader in tramway safety and innovation.”

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